#37 Jwaladevi

Overview

Event Date

February 21, 2026

Venue

Ashraya Homestay
Located at Jwaladevi, near Macchegaon
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Distances

10K, 6K and 3K

Observations, updates and note to self

Schedule updated to completely separate show up and start times of all three distances
Cut off time updated
10km now only a running distance (not possible by hiking) with a cut off time is 2hr15
6km cut off of 1h45, plenty of time to walk and run
3km cut off of 1h15, great for smaller kids & families

Schedule

Please pay close attention to timings marked in red. While we'll do our best to stick to the schedule below, we reserve rights to delay the schedule without prior notice.

Important Notes:

Please do not pull your vehicle into the race venue or on the starting/finishing stretch. Park at the designated spot and walk over.
We reserve the rights to delay the start without prior notice.
The website has detailed directions to the venue. Please refer to it on the day of. We will be in the middle of the chest number distribution and can barely give time to repeat directions on the phone. Also, our phones and attention need to be available for emergency calls.
Once you reach the venue on time, please go to your respective chest number distribution table by distance. If you haven't paid, your chest number will be at the Admin table (late fees applicable). There will be a place to drop your bags. No valuables please.
There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended.
The chest numbers go on your chest, without an exception. Make sure your number is visible when you finish. You final timing is when the timekeepers see you chest number.
Marked Did Not Start (DNS) on the timing system if you miss the start of your distance. Result omitted. No refunds for late or no shows. For safety and liability reasons (ribbons will be demarked by a crew trailing each distance), latecomers will not be given chest numbers and not formally allowed to race. However, should you miss your start and wish to join another distance, please go to the admin table. A fee of Rs. 500 is applicable to change distances. It is crucial we have you on the roster for your safety - to know that you're on the trail.
All participants must sign the waiver form. Guardians need to sign for minors. The Liability Waiver Liability Waiver form provided needs to be signed before you get a chest number. Please read it through.
In order to ensure kids' safety, it is mandatory for a parent/guardian (also needs to be signed up and paid) to accompany kids below 13 years old, throughout the event. One guardian can accompany a maximum of two kids. Please sign up in advance to avoid late fees.
Pets are not allowed for safety of runners (tripping on leash, biting etc) and your pet (local dogs get territorial).

Please be on time. Can't stress enough. Plan to reach 30mins before show up time, to account for any unforeseen circumstances as a flat tyre or missed turning.

Please do not pull into or park inside the venue. There will be a designated parking spot.

7:00am	7:00am 10K show up and chest number collection Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Not open to kids 12 y/o and below, or to hikers Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:25am	7:25am 10K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 2h15 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
7:30am	7:30am 6K show up for chest number collection 6K is great intro distance for adults and active kids. Great for both hikers and walkers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Not open to kids 5 y/o and below There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:55am	7:55am 6K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 1h45 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
8:00am	8:00am 3K show up for chest number collection 3K is designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout All age categories may participate in 3K, but medals will be handed out only to kids categories (5 and below, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to17). This is to prevent it from becoming a sprint distance for more seasoned runners (who are encouraged to join longer distances) There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
8:25	8:25 3K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 1h15 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
9:40am	9:40am Cut off for 10K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted Array
9:45am	9:45am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends after the medal ceremony! Array
10:00am	10:00am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

7:00am	7:00am 10K show up and chest number collection Perfect for intermediate/advanced runners and brisk hikers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Not open to kids 12 y/o and below, or to hikers Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:25am	7:25am 10K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 2h15 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
9:40am	9:40am Cut off for 10K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted Array
9:45am	9:45am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends after the medal ceremony! Array
10:00am	10:00am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

7:30am	7:30am 6K show up for chest number collection 6K is great intro distance for adults and active kids. Great for both hikers and walkers. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up and paid) guardians throughout Not open to kids 5 y/o and below There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
7:55am	7:55am 6K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 1h45 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
9:40am	9:40am Cut off for 10K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted Array
9:45am	9:45am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends after the medal ceremony! Array
10:00am	10:00am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Please be on time. Can't stress enough.

8:00am	8:00am 3K show up for chest number collection 3K is designed as intro level distance for small kids and their parents. Minors must be accompanied by (signed up) guardians throughout All age categories may participate in 3K, but medals will be handed out only to kids categories (5 and below, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to17). This is to prevent it from becoming a sprint distance for more seasoned runners (who are encouraged to join longer distances) There will be a mandatory gear and guardian check for kids 12 y/o and under, who will require the following: i) proper outdoor shoes, ii) sun cap/hat, iii) a signed up & paid guardian, and iv) at least 1ltr water for the kid (There will be a waterpoint around midway, but we will still require smaller kids or their guardians to carry extra water). Shades are recommended Aim to reach 20mins in advance to account for any unforeseen issues along the way (flat tire, missed turning etc) Array
8:25	8:25 3K briefing, and flag off We reserve the rights to delay the start with no prior notice or explanation Cut off: 1h15 (DNF status and results omitted thereafter) Array
9:40am	9:40am Cut off for 10K, 6K and 3K The sweeper will guide you back to the finish, taking the shortest approach Marked Did Not Finish (DNF) on the timing system past this point. Result omitted Array
9:45am	9:45am Medal Ceremony (Sequence 10K, 6K and 3K) Medals are delivered by vendor 1min before the ceremony starts and cannot be handed out individually before the medal ceremony (Any unclaimed medals are returned to the vendor on Monday morning) The timing for medal ceremony has been carefully calculated. If you have finished the race, please wait for the medal ceremony to begin if you have won a medal. All the admin team will be in the middle of timekeeping and coordination or tending to slow or injured participants, who need our full attention. We are therefore unable to start medals earlier than this time Medals for age-category and overall winners. For 3K, only kids are eligible for winner medals. All kids below 12 get a Mini Me medal There will be real-time results on iPads. You can check your timing and see if you have won a medal Feel free to stick around and socialize with your friends after the medal ceremony! Array
10:00am	10:00am Race packs up Thanks for showing up! Until next time... Array

Directions to Startline

The startline and finishline are the same. The race route is a circuit. Please don't park inside or in front of the venue.

Please don't have your driver/carpool drop you off inside the venue, the entry of which will be sealed/reserved. Please get off at the parking spot and walk to the venue.

Event Venue

Ashraya Homestay

Located in Jwaladevi, near Macchegaon

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Driving

City Exit	Balkhu Open on Google Map This is the pin for Ring Road exit if you are driving
Route	Balkhu - Kirtipur - Prithwi Chowk - Champadevi Bus Stop - Jwaladevi
Time / distance from exit	8kms / 30mins
Parking	Open space 2mins away from Ashraya

Where NOT to go

The race does not start from Macchegaon market or Maitidevi's Ashraya Homestay (same name). Please do not go there.

Directions

1	Exit Ring Road from Balkhu and drive towards Kirtipur

2	Cross Tribhuwan University premises and continue onto the main gate of Kirtipur

3	Take a left once you cross the gate and continue on the route on wide road (called Kirtipur's Ring Road). You'll cross a small stupa on the left.

4	You'll reach a fork, with a building with a dentist office sign in the center. Take the left turn here, leaving the wider road behind.

5	The road bends right at Prithvi Chowk. Shortly after, there's a fork again with 30 speed limit sign. Take right here (uphill) which will take you to Champadevi bus stop.

6	Cross the bus stop, after which you'll see a restaurant that says "Chwassa Chussa" (in Nepali), take the right uphill just before Chwassa Chussa (has potholes on the first bit then has concrete+asphalt). Look for Ashraya Homestay sighs here. Keep going straight uphill.

7	Stick on the bigger road and don't take smaller turns.

8	You'll cross Jwaladevi Temple and a small football field. Take left here to reach a traditional structure (Falcha), continue right uphill at this fork.

9	200m before reaching Ashraya, there's an open space on the left. This is the parking.

10	Walk 1-2mins on the road to reach Ashraya Homestay.

Rolling Startlist

This is a rolling list and will be updated periodically until race day. To register, please fill up the online form and pay by the deadline. Late charges applicable after the deadline, and we cannot make exceptions.

10K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
155	Bibhusan Bista	40 to 49	Paid
190	Ganesh Lal Shakya	60 and above	Paid
570	Suman Basnet	60 and above	Paid
648	Pasang Tenzin Gurung	18 to 39	Paid
671	Tsering Phurba Lama	13 to 17	Paid
679	Milan Bika	13 to 17	Paid
757	Kritarth Bista	13 to 17	Paid
1749	Anish Magar	13 to 17	Paid
2040	Chris Draper	50 to 59	Paid
2096	Jacobus Koen	50 to 59	Pending
2333	Subran Raj Malla	18 to 39	Paid
2458	Ubin Malla	40 to 49	Pending
2557	Shijan Giri	13 to 17	Pending
2672	Rustom Mody	50 to 59	Pending
2692	Pratik Bhuju	18 to 39	Paid
2693	Prem Bahadur Sunuwar	60 and above	Paid
2696	Nidhaan Shrestha	18 to 39	Paid
2699	Sunny Lama	18 to 39	Paid
2706	Pete Pattisson	50 to 59	Pending

10K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
485	Charu Arjyal	50 to 59	Paid
787	Sudha Basnet	60 and above	Paid
2426	Tsering Tenkyi Bhote	13 to 17	Paid
2574	Kate Heinrich - Jones	18 to 39	Paid
2666	Anju Maharjan	18 to 39	Paid
2691	Ashmita Thapa	18 to 39	Paid
2694	Sofia af Hallstrom	18 to 39	Paid
2703	Kate Hohman Billmeier	40 to 49	Pending

6K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
449	Sailendra Dongol	40 to 49	Paid
1727	Prashant Shrestha	40 to 49	Paid
1753	Ngawang Norke Lama	13 to 17	Paid
2119	Pranay Shrestha	6 to 8	Paid
2562	Nischal Ghale	13 to 17	Pending
2565	Bitpal Raut	18 to 39	Pending
2573	Brinish Maharjan	9 to 12	Pending
2643	Manash Bal	13 to 17	Pending
2646	Abhinav Thapa	13 to 17	Pending
2671	Kaustubh Thapa	18 to 39	Paid
2695	Raju Man Shrestha	60 and above	Paid
2704	Dhandur Tsering Gurung	13 to 17	Paid
2711	Swostik Paudel	13 to 17	Pending
2712	Shreyan Shakya	9 to 12	Pending
2714	Sagar Kumar Yadav	13 to 17	Pending
2719	Robert Bichler	40 to 49	Paid

6K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
1656	Ashlesha Tara Shrestha Dongol	9 to 12	Paid
1657	Sumeera Shrestha	40 to 49	Paid
1750	Pema Sherap	13 to 17	Paid
2486	Paulina Campos	40 to 49	Paid
2496	Nicole Thuerlemann	50 to 59	Paid
2684	Lila Pieters Yahia	50 to 59	Pending
2700	Sital Basnet	18 to 39	Paid
2701	Kreepa Shrestha	40 to 49	Paid
2702	Dawa Sangmo Lama	13 to 17	Paid
2705	Mona Shrestha	18 to 39	Paid
2707	Ruth Schumacher	60 and above	Pending
2720	Eva Gaderer	40 to 49	Paid

3K Male

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
2560	Aarav Gautam	9 to 12	Pending
2647	Prashin KC	9 to 12	Pending
2648	Aaron Thapa kshetri	13 to 17	Pending
2649	Reehan Khadka	9 to 12	Pending
2687	Jaydev Poudyal	40 to 49	Pending
2690	Aaswath Poudyal	5 and below	Pending
2697	Shlok Lal Shrestha	5 and below	Paid
2713	Bibek K.C.	9 to 12	Pending
2715	Prashanna Danuwar Rai	9 to 12	Pending
2716	Alex Rokka	9 to 12	Pending
2717	Utsav Basnet	9 to 12	Pending
2722	Sam Quevedo Fell	18 to 39	Paid

3K Female

BIB	NAME	CATEGORY	STATUS
2482	Kastoori Rai Dewan	18 to 39	Paid
2541	Amalia Rai Senoner	5 and below	Paid
2593	Florine Bos	18 to 39	Paid
2600	Aya Bos	5 and below	Paid
2604	Lily Beaumont	5 and below	Paid
2605	Lydia Beaumont	40 to 49	Paid
2685	Marline Bos	18 to 39	Paid
2686	Yasodha Gauchan Poudyal	40 to 49	Pending
2688	Maya June Poudyal	6 to 8	Pending
2689	Sinja Poudyal	5 and below	Pending
2698	Subrina Shrestha	18 to 39	Paid
2708	Kristina Buduja Pun	13 to 17	Pending
2709	Shruti Ghimire	13 to 17	Pending
2710	Kriti Ghimire	9 to 12	Pending
2718	Mahima Subba	13 to 17	Pending
2721	Maya Quevedo Fell	5 and below	Paid

Entry Fees and Payments Options

Please note that the deadlines are strict in order to maintain the quality of the event, which is our top-most priority. We do not accept payments once the deadline has passed. Walk-ins are subject to deterrent late fees. We do not make exemptions and exceptions to our deadline policies.

	10K	6K	3K
18 y/o and above	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,500
17 y/o and below	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 1,000

Only walk-in registrations (on race morning) will be taken after regular deadline has passed.

What is included in price

Race participation and chest number
Water at start + finish + checkpoints
Bananas, biscuits and water at start + finish
Medals for winners
Little Trooper medals for kids 12 y/o or below
Service by our experienced technical, trail and creative teams
Medic with kit present at the venue
Taxes

What is not included and not provided

Tea, coffee and any form of drinks (except water, which is included)
Certificates
Prize in cash
Prize in kind
Finisher medal
Dalbhat
T-shirt
Boring speeches

Trail Info

GPS/KML tracks of each of the distances will be available for download on Friday (one day before the race). Carrying a charged smartphone (with credit for mobile data) has been made mandatory, so that you can view the routes on apps like Google Earth, Maps.me or similar in case you lose your way. There will be (intensified) trail markings along the route; the GPS loaded on your phone will be the go-to if you find yourself lost, which in adventure races can be anticipated.

Download trails to your phone

KML 10K 6K 3K

Tip: Use Google Earth for KML and Maps.me for GPX.

10K	Distance: 9.5K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±750m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1600m, 1710m, 1600m Start: Near #37 Jwaladevi Finish: Near #37 Jwaladevi

6K	Distance: 6.2K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±650m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1600m, 1710m, 1600m Start: Near #37 Jwaladevi Finish: Near #37 Jwaladevi

3K	Distance: 2.6K (will vary by device) Elev Gain/Loss: ±200m Elev Start, Max, Finish: 1600m, 1710m, 1600m Start: Near #37 Jwaladevi Finish: Near #37 Jwaladevi

Race Pre-requisites

For participants who want to join Snail Trail Series, please ensure you have the following pre-requisites:

Physical fitness to finish 10K in 2h15; 6K in 1h45; and 3K in 1h15, all of which is plenty.
Charged smartphone with balance for internet data and apps to view GPS/KML tracks (which will be provided on Friday, one day before the race)
Ability to navigate on undulating trails, that might be narrow, slippery, muddy, bushy, thorny and steep up or down, through dense vegetation
Understanding that this is a recreational outdoor adventure race, with an element of physical risk. There are no prizes for winners, monetary or in-kind.
Payments in advance (before deadline) for regular entries. Walk-ins (and anything after the regular deadline) are subject to late fees
All participants are required to sign a waiver form during chest number collection, which is a standard measure for any adventure event. It states i) waiving liability for loss of life, limb and property; ii) agreeing to receive group and/or individual email, phone call and/or text related to the races, including updates on participation status; and iii) agreeing to have your photos and videos published on our marketing collaterals. Because there are small kids participating in the race, we make extra sure on safety - which curtails behavior and action of participants on the trails, at the race venue etc.
Great attitude

What to bring

Cover your essentials (spare us the horror) and put some shoes on. Rest are details.

Required

Sports shoes (no sandals or slippers)
Rain gear
Light windcheater
Comfortable outdoor attire
Your lucky socks and favorite underwear
High spirits and a great attitude

Recommended

Trail food (like granola bars)
Water bottle
Running backpack
Toilet paper
Sunscreen

Food and Bev

* Complimentary

Snail Trail Series

Bananas *
Cookies *
Water *

Ashraya

Momo
Fries
Soft drinks

Crew

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Anuj Adhikary

Founder / Race Director

Shrija Lohani

Logistics / Marketing

Bibhusan Bista

Logistics / Marketing

Prashant Pratap Rana

Trail

Sakesh Maharjan

Trail

Prazol Bista

Trail

Roshni Gurung

Trail

Binayak Shahi

Trail

Phuraa Sherpa

Trail

Rakesh Prajapati

Photographer

Palistha Dangol

Admin Lead

Departing point	Open on Google Map
Departing time
Bus contact

Overview

Event Date

Venue

Distances

Observations, updates and note to self

Schedule

Important Notes:

Directions to Startline

Ashraya Homestay

Driving

Free Bus Shuttle

Where NOT to go

Directions

Rolling Startlist

10K Male

10K Female

6K Male

6K Female

3K Male

3K Female

Entry Fees and Payments Options

Walk-in Fees on February 21, 2026 (morning of the event, at venue)

What is included in price

What is not included and not provided

Trail Info

Download trails to your phone

Categories and Prizes

Age Categories

Race Pre-requisites

What to bring

Food and Bev

Snail Trail Series

Ashraya

Crew